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Shinzo Abe death live updates: Shinzo Abe's body arrives in Tokyo, funeral on Tuesday
The body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived at his home city, Tokyo, on Saturday, a day after he was fatally assassinated during a campaign speech in the western Japan city of Nara. Local media has reported that a night vigil will be held on Monday and his funeral will be held on Tuesday. Stay with TOI for all updates:
11:25 (IST) Jul 08
Abe in critical condition, praying for his recovery: Japan PM Fumio Kishida
11:19 (IST) Jul 08
Deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend Abe Shinzo. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the people of Japan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
11:06 (IST) Jul 08
"Prime minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha is very shocked by what has happened to former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe ... Prayut and Abe are friends and they have a relatively close relationship," foreign minister Don Pramudwinai told reporters in Bangkok.
11:03 (IST) Jul 08
Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha was 'very shocked' at the Friday shooting of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, the kingdom's foreign affairs minister said, describing the pair as friends. (AFP)
10:56 (IST) Jul 08
Japan ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has requested all candidates in July 10 election to halt campaigning: Reuters
10:49 (IST) Jul 08
"Our thoughts, our prayers are with him, with his family, with the people of Japan," Blinken said on the sidelines of a G20 meeting on the Indonesian island of Bali. "This is a very, very sad moment. And we're awaiting news from Japan."
10:48 (IST) Jul 08
US secretary of state Antony Blinken expressed on Friday deep concern over the condition of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot while campaigning in the city of Nara. (Reuters)
10:29 (IST) Jul 08
Shocked to hear the news of the attack on former PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe, who has been instrumental in deepening Indo-Japanese ties. Prayers for his recovery. My thoughts are with his family.
Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president
10:20 (IST) Jul 08
Shinzo Abe smashed records as Japan's longest-serving prime minister, championing ambitious economic reform and forging key diplomatic relationships while weathering scandals. Nearly two years after poor health forced him to leave office, the 67-year-old was feared dead after apparently being shot during a campaign event on Friday.
10:17 (IST) Jul 08
Suspect in Abe's shooting, Yamagami Tetsuya, is a former maritime self defence force member: Reuters
10:07 (IST) Jul 08
Govt spokesperson says Japan PM Fumio Kishida and cabinet ministers are returning to Tokyo after Abe was shot, reports AP.
10:07 (IST) Jul 08
Japan PM Fumio Kishida on way to Tokyo, suspending election campaign: Reuters
10:04 (IST) Jul 08
09:56 (IST) Jul 08
Fire official in Japan says Abe was not breathing, heart stopped while being airlifted to hospital for gunshot wound, reports AP.
09:48 (IST) Jul 08
Shinzo Abe is undergoing treatment at Nara Medical University Hospital: Reuters
09:41 (IST) Jul 08
09:32 (IST) Jul 08
"Former prime minister Abe was shot at around 11.30am in Nara. One man, believed to be the shooter, has been taken into custody. The condition of the former PM is currently unknown," chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters. (AFP)
09:26 (IST) Jul 08
Abe has been an outstanding leader of Japan and unwavering ally of the United States: US ambassador
09:25 (IST) Jul 08
Saddened and shocked by the shooting of former PM Shinzo Abe, US ambassador Rahm Emanuel says.
09:21 (IST) Jul 08
Nara city fire department confirms Abe in cardiopulmonary arrest before being taken to hospital: Reuters
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